Payroll Accountant — Construction, Multi-State

Brasfield & Gorrie; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage weekly multi-state payroll, deductions, garnishments, and year-end processing. The role involves collaboration with HR, audits, and regulatory compliance to ensure accurate pay and timely reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or related field and 3+ years of payroll experience, with familiarity in JD Edwards and Excel. Strong customer service and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field preferred.
• Three or more years of payroll or related experience.
• FPC or CPP certifications preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations and procedures.
• Must be a team player.
• Excellent communication, analytical, mathematical and organizational skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new computer software.
• Knowledge of Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise One preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly multi-state payroll in JD Edwards Enterprise One, including keying hours, entering tax and direct deposit information, and reviewing payroll edit reports.
• Set up and process professional services time entry charged to construction jobs.
• Work with Human Resources to apply deductions and benefits in payroll.
• Provide customer service about payroll related questions to our jobsites and employees.
• Answer inquiries and provide information; research and resolve payroll issues and discrepancies.
• Process verifications of employment and income.
• Issue stop payment requests and process replacement checks.
• Provide reports and any other requested information for internal or external audits.
• Set up and correction of Federal, Multi-State and Local Tax issues.
• Assist with payroll tax preparation and filing.
• Assist with year-end processing, including W-2s.
• Process final pay in compliance with state requirements.
• Set up, process and maintain wage garnishments, including child support orders, tax levies, creditor garnishments and student loan withholdings.
• Calculate garnishment and child support deductions in compliance with federal and state withholding limits and priority rules.
• Remit garnishment and child support payments to agencies and courts timely and reconcile balances.
• Respond to court, agency and attorney inquiries and notices regarding wage garnishments and child support orders.
• Stay current on federal and state garnishment and child support regulations.
• Assist with Owner Audits.
• Research and respond to Operations/Project Team regarding labor and burden questions.
• Correct labor and burden in job cost.
• Research and resolve issues from the check reconciliation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Analytical skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Three+ years payroll experience

FPC/CPP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

JD Edwards Enterprise One

Job description

Brasfield & Gorrie in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage weekly multi-state payroll, deductions, garnishments, and year-end processing. The role involves collaboration with HR, audits, and regulatory compliance to ensure accurate pay and timely reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or related field and 3+ years of payroll experience, with familiarity in JD Edwards and Excel. Strong customer service and problem-solving skills are essential.